One reading of this story is that sometimes love cannot conquer all, if the differences between two people are too great. Do you agree with this? Use examples from the story to back up your answer. In your answer you might like to consider whether Aiden and Vivian were ever actually in love with each other, and whether their relationship might have worked if they had been.

What are the differences between Aiden and Gabriel, and is Gabriel a more suitable match for Vivian? Are you happy with Vivian's choice at the end of the story?

Vivian refers to both herself and Aiden as a monster. Do you think she is correct? Are there any monsters in this story? Who are they? Why do you consider them to be monsters?

In what ways do the werewolves in this story behave like normal humans? What...